ballystick 72 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Looks to be a new Rapido 40 in NZ, seen being commissioned in Tauranga 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brendong 5 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 What are those grey areas at the stern between the hulls? ........If it's seating then it looks a dodgy add on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saltynuts 6 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 20 minutes ago, brendong said: What are those grey areas at the stern between the hulls? ........If it's seating then it looks a dodgy add on. Looks like solar arches? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 258 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 22 minutes ago, brendong said: What are those grey areas at the stern between the hulls? ........If it's seating then it looks a dodgy add on. I think the seating is on the main hull, either side of cockpit. Park bench style. The angle of the photograph makes them line up and look like they are part of the solar panel platforms on the arches. I guess they want the solar down low to keep the windage down? Was going to say for righting moment, but it's a raft... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brendong 5 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 8 minutes ago, K4309 said: I think the seating is on the main hull, either side of cockpit. Park bench style. The angle of the photograph makes them line up and look like they are part of the solar panel platforms on the arches. I guess they want the solar down low to keep the windage down? Was going to say for righting moment, but it's a raft... I see it now. Would be interesting to see it from a different angle as that seating in the cockpit look very much like park benches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brendong 5 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Thanks, that's a better angle, still not convinced on the park bench seating, looks very exposed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Looks a suspicious amount of solar -maybe they are hoping to power her with lecky -anyone got a towrope?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 68 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 There's an electric propulsion option I think. So maybe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 960 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, khayyam said: There's an electric propulsion option I think. So maybe? I can't see any exhaust skin fittings... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 68 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I'd guess most electric yacht propulsion is hybrid with a genset for when the sun isn't shining. Would make a lot of sense for a new build, and if you weren't planning to motor for huge amounts of time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Rapido 40 #07 has arrived in New Zealand!! It's all electric with Oceanvolt and is the first Rapido 40 to have a helm wheel. This is the second Rapido to be based in New Zealand. Rapido 60 #02, Romanza, is in Auckland. #allectric, #helmwheel, #rapido40, #oceanvolt from bookface Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,587 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I gotta get me a helm wheel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 430 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, Jon said: Rapido 40 #07 has arrived in New Zealand!! It's all electric with Oceanvolt and is the first Rapido 40 to have a helm wheel. This is the second Rapido to be based in New Zealand. Rapido 60 #02, Romanza, is in Auckland. #allectric, #helmwheel, #rapido40, #oceanvolt from bookface I love the OceanVolt range. I really regret repowering to another diesel. A definite case of not knowing what I know now. 3 years ago I just thought I knew that diesel was the only option and there was no way electric could ever be an option... boy have I learned a lot. Where is Romanza now? Was on the poles at Westhaven but I have not seen her for a long time... A beautiful boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 13 hours ago, CarpeDiem said: Where is Romanza now? Was on the poles at Westhaven but I have not seen her for a long time... A beautiful boat. In Marsden Cove according to PredictWind AIS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 The Oceanvolt went well with 888 till it was REALLY needed. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saltynuts 6 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I really can't understand why anyone would fit electric propulsion. The extra expense, range issues and they are worse for the environment than an ice engine. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 252 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 21 hours ago, CarpeDiem said: I love the OceanVolt range. I really regret repowering to another diesel. A definite case of not knowing what I know now. 3 years ago I just thought I knew that diesel was the only option and there was no way electric could ever be an option... boy have I learned a lot. Where is Romanza now? Was on the poles at Westhaven but I have not seen her for a long time... A beautiful boat. I tried really hard to make it work for me, but ended up going 2 x 40hp diesel again, and don't regret it for a minute. The all-electric solution is, imho, not mature enough or well proven enough. There are numerous boats that have gone that way, and then ripped it all out & refitted ICE drivetrains. Ultimately, every now & then you may need to motor for 48 hours, and nothing all electric will do it. Not in small craft size. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 399 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Absolutely right BK, fine for a Lake boat but for NZ coastal cruising and further afield not so much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 360 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Just now, waikiore said: Absolutely right BK, fine for a Lake boat but for NZ coastal cruising and further afield not so much. Hybrid as in the new HH44 I think is looking promising, but they can still only motor at 5kts ish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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